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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Election Commission (EC) appoints the Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officer for a constituency in consultation with the governments of the State or Union Territory as the case may be.
- The Election Commission (EC) can designate or nominate the same person to be returning officer for more than one constituency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The RO is appointed for each constituency by the Election Commission and is the highest authority (during the course of the election) in the constituency to peacefully and impartially conduct elections.
- Generally, the District Magistrate is the ex-officio RO in Lok Sabha elections while the Sub-Divisional Magistrate is the RO in state assembly elections.
- The Election Commission (EC) can designate or nominate the same person to be returning officer for more than one constituency.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/counting-process-after-polling-is-over/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The RO is appointed for each constituency by the Election Commission and is the highest authority (during the course of the election) in the constituency to peacefully and impartially conduct elections.
- Generally, the District Magistrate is the ex-officio RO in Lok Sabha elections while the Sub-Divisional Magistrate is the RO in state assembly elections.
- The Election Commission (EC) can designate or nominate the same person to be returning officer for more than one constituency.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/counting-process-after-polling-is-over/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding appointment of Supreme Court judges.
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- The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India.
- Whenever there is any doubt about the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, the matter is decided by the Parliament.
- For appointing Judges of the Supreme Court, the recommendation of collegium to the President is binding during the first instance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
- The names are recommended by the Collegium.
- The collegium sends its final recommendation to the President of India for approval. The President can either accept it or reject it. In the case it is rejected, the recommendation comes back to the collegium. If the collegium reiterates its recommendation to the President, then he/she is bound by that recommendation.
- Appointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office.
- Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution would be made for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/the-impasse-over-the-appointment-of-judges/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
- The names are recommended by the Collegium.
- The collegium sends its final recommendation to the President of India for approval. The President can either accept it or reject it. In the case it is rejected, the recommendation comes back to the collegium. If the collegium reiterates its recommendation to the President, then he/she is bound by that recommendation.
- Appointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office.
- Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution would be made for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/the-impasse-over-the-appointment-of-judges/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following with reference to the impeachment of a high court judge.
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- The procedure for the impeachment of a judge of a high court is the same as that for a judge of the Supreme Court.
- The Speaker or Chairman of the house may refuse to admit a motion for the impeachment of a high court judge.
- No judge of a high court has been impeached so far.
- Only the Chief Justice of India can pass the final order for the removal of a high court judge post-impeachment.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of a high court by the process of impeachment.
- A removal motion signed by 100 members (in the case of Lok Sabha) or 50 members (in the case of Rajya Sabha) is to be given to the Speaker/Chairman.
- The Speaker/Chairman may admit the motion or refuse to admit it.
- If it is admitted, then the Speaker/Chairman is to constitute a three-member committee to investigate into the charges.
- The procedure is same for a SC judge.
- After the motion is passed by each House of Parliament by special majority, an address is presented to the president for removal of the judge.
- Finally, the president passes an order removing the judge.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/the-impasse-over-the-appointment-of-judges/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of a high court by the process of impeachment.
- A removal motion signed by 100 members (in the case of Lok Sabha) or 50 members (in the case of Rajya Sabha) is to be given to the Speaker/Chairman.
- The Speaker/Chairman may admit the motion or refuse to admit it.
- If it is admitted, then the Speaker/Chairman is to constitute a three-member committee to investigate into the charges.
- The procedure is same for a SC judge.
- After the motion is passed by each House of Parliament by special majority, an address is presented to the president for removal of the judge.
- Finally, the president passes an order removing the judge.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/the-impasse-over-the-appointment-of-judges/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsUzbekistan shares its border with which of the following countries?
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- Tajikistan
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/india-central-asia-security-meet/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/india-central-asia-security-meet/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-december-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is one of the two major ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Arctic Ice and Climate change:
- The Arctic sea ice is seasonal
- It forms in the winter when seawater freezes into massive floating ice blocks and thaws during the summer.
- When sea ice is present, it insulates the ocean against heat loss
- The sea ice reflects sunlight into space, regulating ocean and air temperature and maintaining habitats above and below the water.
- Understanding the timings of thawing and freezing is crucial in knowing the heat budget of the ‘Atmospheric-ice-ocean’ system
- The Arctic sea ice extent or cover has been on a decline, especially in late summer.
- The surface and bottom of the Arctic sea ice often do not melt and freeze simultaneously
- Beaufort Gyre – Ocean current in the Arctic Ocean
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Arctic Ice and Climate change:
- The Arctic sea ice is seasonal
- It forms in the winter when seawater freezes into massive floating ice blocks and thaws during the summer.
- When sea ice is present, it insulates the ocean against heat loss
- The sea ice reflects sunlight into space, regulating ocean and air temperature and maintaining habitats above and below the water.
- Understanding the timings of thawing and freezing is crucial in knowing the heat budget of the ‘Atmospheric-ice-ocean’ system
- The Arctic sea ice extent or cover has been on a decline, especially in late summer.
- The surface and bottom of the Arctic sea ice often do not melt and freeze simultaneously
- Beaufort Gyre – Ocean current in the Arctic Ocean
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-december-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe former princely state of Tripura in the north-eastern part of India was ruled by _________ Dynasty.
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-december-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid, if you generate more energy (from household solar rooftops) than you consume at home.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid, if you generate more energy (from household solar rooftops) than you consume at home.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
Correct
Ans; (b)
Explanation:
- It is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.
- It was founded in France in response to the Biafran War (Nigerian Civil War).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans; (b)
Explanation:
- It is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.
- It was founded in France in response to the Biafran War (Nigerian Civil War).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) refers to tax avoidance strategies that exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low or no-tax locations.
- Under the inclusive framework, over 100 countries and jurisdictions are collaborating to implement the BEPS measures and tackle BEPS.
- Double-tax avoidance treaties and tax-information exchange between member nations are used to curb this practice.
- http://www.oecd.org/tax/beps/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) refers to tax avoidance strategies that exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low or no-tax locations.
- Under the inclusive framework, over 100 countries and jurisdictions are collaborating to implement the BEPS measures and tackle BEPS.
- Double-tax avoidance treaties and tax-information exchange between member nations are used to curb this practice.
- http://www.oecd.org/tax/beps/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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